Criminal Court of Appeal Structure
European Court of Human Rights
Supreme Court
Court of Appeal – Criminal
Division
High Court Crown Court
Magistrates Court
European Court of Human Rights
The European court of human rights is an international court that has been established by the
European convention of human rights. It hears cases where a state has breached human rights
provisions that concern civil and political rights. It can be seen as a last resort court in some
cases.
Supreme Court
The supreme court of the UK is the highest court within the UK. It hears pleas, trials and
serious criminal matters such as murder, rape, attempted murder and manslaughter. 12 people
are selected at random from the community to become a member for the jury for the duration
of the trial. Their job is to decide whether the accused is guilty or not guilty based on the facts
of the case.
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European Court of Human Rights
Supreme Court
Court of Appeal – Criminal
Division
High Court Crown Court
Magistrates Court
European Court of Human Rights
The European court of human rights is an international court that has been established by the
European convention of human rights. It hears cases where a state has breached human rights
provisions that concern civil and political rights. It can be seen as a last resort court in some
cases.
Supreme Court
The supreme court of the UK is the highest court within the UK. It hears pleas, trials and
serious criminal matters such as murder, rape, attempted murder and manslaughter. 12 people
are selected at random from the community to become a member for the jury for the duration
of the trial. Their job is to decide whether the accused is guilty or not guilty based on the facts
of the case.
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